PALS HEARTCODE EXAM COMPILATION (ACTUAL
2025/2026) 112 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ |
The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when
stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F)
-Monitor and support ABCs
-Establish IV/IO access
-Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
-Call for assistance if needed
When _____ is present,m the heart has no organized rhythm and no coordinated
contractions
VF
What are signs of cardiac arrest in children?
-Unresponsiveness
-Agonal gasps
-No pulse felt
When treating persistent VF/pVT during cardiac arrest, administer epinephrine
Every 3 to 5 minutes
Most patients in cardiogenic shock will need inotropic support with
medications.
,Which of the following could be used?
-Milrinone
-Epinephrine
What is the main objective of managing obstructive shock?
-Correct the cause of cardiac output obstruction
-Restore tissue perfusion
Why is it important to immediately identify obstructive shock?
Obstructive shock can rapidly progress to cardiopulmonary failure and then
cardiac arrest
What is an assessment finding unique to tension pneumothorax?
Tracheal deviation
In whom should you suspect a tension pneumothorax?
-Victim of chest trauma
-Any intubated child who deteriorates suddenly while receiving in positive-
pressure ventialtion
-A child who deteriorates suddenly while receiving bag-mas ventialtion
How do you know if a needle decompression is successful?
, There is gush of air when the needle is placed
What is the immediate treatment for tension pneumothorax?
Needle decompression
What is the role of the diaphragm contraction during normal breathing in
infants?
Pulls the ribs slight inward
However, forcefully contracting the diaphragm results in a large drop in
pressure within the chest, retracting
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What are common causes cardiogenic shock?
-Congenital heart disease
-Myocarditis
-Drug toxicity
-Arrhythmias
What are causes of cardiac tamponade in children?
-Penetrating trauma
-Cardiac surgery
-Infection of the percardium
2025/2026) 112 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ |
The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when
stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F)
-Monitor and support ABCs
-Establish IV/IO access
-Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
-Call for assistance if needed
When _____ is present,m the heart has no organized rhythm and no coordinated
contractions
VF
What are signs of cardiac arrest in children?
-Unresponsiveness
-Agonal gasps
-No pulse felt
When treating persistent VF/pVT during cardiac arrest, administer epinephrine
Every 3 to 5 minutes
Most patients in cardiogenic shock will need inotropic support with
medications.
,Which of the following could be used?
-Milrinone
-Epinephrine
What is the main objective of managing obstructive shock?
-Correct the cause of cardiac output obstruction
-Restore tissue perfusion
Why is it important to immediately identify obstructive shock?
Obstructive shock can rapidly progress to cardiopulmonary failure and then
cardiac arrest
What is an assessment finding unique to tension pneumothorax?
Tracheal deviation
In whom should you suspect a tension pneumothorax?
-Victim of chest trauma
-Any intubated child who deteriorates suddenly while receiving in positive-
pressure ventialtion
-A child who deteriorates suddenly while receiving bag-mas ventialtion
How do you know if a needle decompression is successful?
, There is gush of air when the needle is placed
What is the immediate treatment for tension pneumothorax?
Needle decompression
What is the role of the diaphragm contraction during normal breathing in
infants?
Pulls the ribs slight inward
However, forcefully contracting the diaphragm results in a large drop in
pressure within the chest, retracting
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
What are common causes cardiogenic shock?
-Congenital heart disease
-Myocarditis
-Drug toxicity
-Arrhythmias
What are causes of cardiac tamponade in children?
-Penetrating trauma
-Cardiac surgery
-Infection of the percardium
